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** In ''Anime/DragonBallSuper'', the Tournament of Power enforces this trope: Goku is part of a team of ten fighters ([[DefeatMeansFriendship all of whom are former rivals of his]]), and the tournament rules mean that good teamwork is critical to success. It takes Goku a while to really understand this, and even then his tendency to go it alone puts his team at a disadvantage at several points in the competition. This is ultimately epitomed in the final fight between Goku and Universe 11's Jiren: [[spoiler:Jiren is a being who became the WorldsStrongestMan, supposedly stronger than even a God of Destruction, by himself, considers friendship or any bonds as pathetic and uses his teammates within the Pride Troopers as tools while Goku is a man striving to keep pushing himself further and further past his bounds, treats friend and foe alike with kindness even if they don't deserve it and is ultimately what allows him to awaken Ultra Instinct, a form not even Jiren can awaken.]]

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** In ''Anime/DragonBallSuper'', the Tournament of Power enforces this trope: Goku is part of a team of ten fighters ([[DefeatMeansFriendship all of whom are former rivals of his]]), and the tournament rules mean that good teamwork is critical to success. It takes Goku a while to really understand this, and even then his tendency to go it alone puts his team at a disadvantage at several points in the competition. This is ultimately epitomed in the final fight between Goku and Universe 11's Jiren: [[spoiler:Jiren is a being who became the WorldsStrongestMan, supposedly stronger than even a God of Destruction, by himself, considers friendship or any bonds as pathetic and uses his teammates within the Pride Troopers as tools while Goku is a man striving to keep pushing himself further and further past his bounds, treats friend and foe alike with kindness even if they don't deserve it and is ultimately what allows him to awaken Ultra Instinct, a form not even Jiren can awaken. This is ultimately proven when, in the second to last episode, Jiren attempts to destroy the stands holding Goku's Universe 7 friends and allies. Goku slaps away his attempt, tells him that what he just did [[ThisIsUnforgivable is unforgivable]], then beat Jiren into the ground, ultimately proving that friendship trumps his cynical views.]]

* ''Webcomic/AxisPowersHetalia'' fanfic ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11886910/1/Gankona-Unnachgiebig-Unità Gankona, Unnachgiebig, Unità]]'': It was this that caused Germany and Japan to be so close to Italy in the first place and [[spoiler:want to fight over him as their feelings of friendship evolved into feelings of love.]]

** In ''Anime/DragonBallSuper'', the Tournament of Power enforces this trope: Goku is part of a team of ten fighters ([[DefeatMeansFriendship all of whom are former rivals of his]]), and the tournament rules mean that good teamwork is critical to success. It takes Goku a while to really understand this, and even then his tendency to go it alone puts his team at a disadvantage at several points in the competition.

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** In ''Anime/DragonBallSuper'', the Tournament of Power enforces this trope: Goku is part of a team of ten fighters ([[DefeatMeansFriendship all of whom are former rivals of his]]), and the tournament rules mean that good teamwork is critical to success. It takes Goku a while to really understand this, and even then his tendency to go it alone puts his team at a disadvantage at several points in the competition. This is ultimately epitomed in the final fight between Goku and Universe 11's Jiren: [[spoiler:Jiren is a being who became the WorldsStrongestMan, supposedly stronger than even a God of Destruction, by himself, considers friendship or any bonds as pathetic and uses his teammates within the Pride Troopers as tools while Goku is a man striving to keep pushing himself further and further past his bounds, treats friend and foe alike with kindness even if they don't deserve it and is ultimately what allows him to awaken Ultra Instinct, a form not even Jiren can awaken.]]

* In the ''Series/StarTrekVoyager'' [[StarTrekVoyagerRelaunch relaunch]] novel ''Acts of Contrition'', Tom Paris is forced into a custody battle for his and B'elanna's daughter, Miral, as well as their unborn child, with his mother, Julia. When it comes time for the presentation of character witnesses for him, the first is the husband of Samantha Wildman (a relatively minor character on the series, who was not there because she was sent away by Paris on an important mission.) The second is the Vulcan Lieutenant Vorik, whom Paris never expected to speak on his behalf, especially since they had had words earlier in the book. After this, the judge asks if there are any more witnesses and Tom's counsel, Shaw, replies that there are and requests a recess. The recess is granted and Tom, curious, asks who else is there to speak for him, as he didn't think he had that many friends. Shaw presents him with a long list, explaining that "...every person I asked gave me the names of two or three more who would be happy to speak for you, and ''all'' of them are here today. ... They all said the same thing: 'If Tom Paris needs me, I'm there.'"

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* In the ''Series/StarTrekVoyager'' [[StarTrekVoyagerRelaunch [[Literature/StarTrekVoyagerRelaunch relaunch]] novel ''Acts of Contrition'', Tom Paris is forced into a custody battle for his and B'elanna's daughter, Miral, as well as their unborn child, with his mother, Julia. When it comes time for the presentation of character witnesses for him, the first is the husband of Samantha Wildman (a relatively minor character on the series, who was not there because she was sent away by Paris on an important mission.) The second is the Vulcan Lieutenant Vorik, whom Paris never expected to speak on his behalf, especially since they had had words earlier in the book. After this, the judge asks if there are any more witnesses and Tom's counsel, Shaw, replies that there are and requests a recess. The recess is granted and Tom, curious, asks who else is there to speak for him, as he didn't think he had that many friends. Shaw presents him with a long list, explaining that "...every person I asked gave me the names of two or three more who would be happy to speak for you, and ''all'' of them are here today. ... They all said the same thing: 'If Tom Paris needs me, I'm there.'"

* ''Fanfic/WeasleyGirl'' is ''all'' over this trope, even though Ronnie mocks it a little in the first story.-->'''Ronnie:''' That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard!\\'''Hermione:''' ''Ronnie!''\\'''Ronnie:''' C'mon, Hermione, even you have to admit how completely ''pants'' it sounds! You-Know-Who couldn't touch Harry because we're ''friends?!'' Because we just ''love'' each other that much?\\'''Dumbledore:''' Love is a very powerful force. It goes beyond any magic, and far beyond Voldemort's comprehension. You see, Voldemort loves and trusts no-one but himself. If he had known the true meaning of love, of sacrifice, he would not have been the Dark Lord he is.\\'''Ronnie:''' Great, just great. So the next time we meet a Dark Lord we should just start ''snogging.''

* Xenoblade, though strangely more prevalent in gameplay than in the story. Shulk's ability to [[MagneticHero befriend anyone]] notwithstanding, the affinity system controls how effective the party is at working together, based on character relationships. Members of the party who have higher affinity with each other can use longer and more damaging chain attacks... [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking As well as craft higher quality gems. ]]

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* Xenoblade, ''VideoGame/{{Xenoblade}}'', though strangely more prevalent in gameplay than in the story. Shulk's ability to [[MagneticHero befriend anyone]] notwithstanding, the affinity system controls how effective the party is at working together, based on character relationships. Members of the party who have higher affinity with each other can use longer and more damaging chain attacks... [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking As well as craft higher quality gems. ]]

* ''WebAnimation/{{Dreamscape}}'' and ''WebAnimation/{{DSBTInsaniT}}'' both have this message, the former playing it far more straight than the latter.

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* ''WebAnimation/{{Dreamscape}}'' and ''WebAnimation/{{DSBTInsaniT}}'' both have ''WebAnimation/DSBTInsaniT'': This is one of the "messages" of this message, the former playing it far more straight than the latter.web series. Its not given a huge focus, but its definitely there.

* One of the central themes of ''[[Fanfic/{{Bird}} Bird]]'' is that people are more than their flaws. Taylor's perspective always hints at more under the surface, beyond any violent outbursts, or inability to talk. Her willingness to look past sometimes glaring difficulties and cultivate the good she sees is what gathers her the TrueCompanions her friends all become.

* An episode of ''LetsPlay/GameGrumps'' playthrough of Mario Party 8 has a moment where Jon says "Jon and Arin Win! They realize friendship's more important!" Followed by a great moment of Barry's editing. For many, it cemented Game Grumps as a show made two incredibly close friends, which has only been expanded upon with more of their friends and family becoming a part of the "Grump Family".

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* An episode of ''LetsPlay/GameGrumps'' ''WebVideo/GameGrumps'' playthrough of Mario Party 8 has a moment where Jon says "Jon and Arin Win! They realize friendship's more important!" Followed by a great moment of Barry's editing. For many, it cemented Game Grumps as a show made two incredibly close friends, which has only been expanded upon with more of their friends and family becoming a part of the "Grump Family".

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